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Facing The Unknown

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Students discuss how images help us to mark the passing of time, and to remember people, places and events from the past. They discuss the different ideas and images related to life, death and the idea of the afterlife. Students also discuss the meaning of memorials in regard to their designs, purposes and roles in personal and public life.

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death, memorial, Past, visual and performing arts
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9th - 12th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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45 mins
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